Category: NRHA

Upcoming NRHA Webinar – Building Resilient Rural Healthcare: Strategic Solutions for Financial Stability and Enhanced Care Delivery, November 6

October 31, 2024

Upcoming NRHA Webinar – Building Resilient Rural Healthcare: Strategic Solutions for Financial Stability and Enhanced Care Delivery, November 6

Rural healthcare leaders face unique financial and operational challenges that demand innovative solutions. This presentation will equip attendees with the strategies needed to ensure your hospital’s resilience and maintain high standards of care.

Dr. Corey Scurlock, a pioneer in telemedicine, and Donna McHale, a seasoned expert in rural health consulting, will share proven methods to stabilize your finances, optimize workforce management, and enhance care delivery.

Learning Objectives:

  • Implement strategies for financial sustainability tailored to rural healthcare settings
  • Optimize workforce management through virtual nursing and telehealth solutions
  • Apply successful case study insights to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, November 6. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 pm. CST

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NRHA Now Accepting Applications – Rural Health Community Capacity Academy

October 22, 2024

NRHA Now Accepting Applications – Rural Health Community Capacity Academy, Apply by November 1

The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is now accepting applications for the association’s Rural Health Community Capacity Academy.

The  Academy is designed to support rural organizations in addressing local community health challenges by building their capacity for community engagement and development. Selected organizations will work with rural health development coaches who provide personalized guidance to assess strengths and develop strategies to overcome challenges.

This program is aimed at established rural health organizations with a demonstrated need for capacity-building support.

Assistance may focus on improving operations, such as:

  • Administrative processes,
  • Leadership development, and
  • Strengthening collaboration.

Application Process:

  • Applications are due by Friday, November 1
  • NRHA will review applications and notify applicants of their status via email.
  • Accepted applicants must confirm their participation within two weeks of notification.

Costs:

Participation in the Rural Health Community Capacity Academy is fully funded. There are no fees for participants.

Please contact Courtney Glover at CGlover@ruralhealth.us with any questions.

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NRHA Accepting Health Equity Council Applications

October 11, 2024

NRHA Accepting Health Equity Council Applications

The National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA’s) Health Equity Council is currently seeking applications through November 14 for individuals interested in serving on the council board, which highlights issues related to rural, underserved, and often under-represented populations.

NRHA’s Health Equity Council and Conference highlight issues often faced by LGBTQIA+, veteran, and homeless rural residents as well as multiracial and multicultural members of rural communities.

NRHA encourages applications from members of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities for open positions beginning January 1, 2024

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Bill Aims to Keep Labor, Delivery Open in Underserved Areas

October 10, 2024

Bill Aims to Keep Labor, Delivery Open in Underserved Areas

An emergency roadside childbirth after the closing of the maternity unit at the nearest hospital is stoking health care worries in a sparsely populated Pennsylvania county.

The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) supports a new bill that would amend federal law to enhance financial support for rural and safety net hospitals providing maternity, labor, and delivery services to vulnerable population.

Additionally, HHS says Medicaid insurers can do more to improve maternal health care access, and NRHA’s Government Affairs team recently produced a policy brief on rural maternal health.

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An Updated Model of rural Hospital Financial Distress – North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center

October 10, 2024

An Updated Model of rural Hospital Financial Distress – North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center

From January 2005 to May 2024, 219 rural hospitals closed or converted to a facility without inpatient services. Hospital financial distress is often cited as a main contributor to closure and thus is a key target for policies aimed to protect rural health care access.

Researchers from the North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center created a model for predicting rural hospital closures in 2017. This update for 2024 was published last week in the Journal of Rural Health.

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NRHA Webinar: Addressing Health Disparities Across Rural Communities, October 10

September 18, 2024

NRHA Webinar: Addressing Health Disparities Across Rural Communities, October 10

Join this session, “Addressing Health Disparities Across Rural Communities”, featuring Hancock Health and Ohio County Family Care as they share practical experiences and applications for overcoming challenges and addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDoH).

  • Melissa Rumple, RN< CMCN, Clinical Coordinator for Chronic Care Management at Hancock Health brings over 14 years of nursing experience, including securing grants to improve cardiovascular health.
  • Connie Embrey, RN, BSN, Population Health Nurse at Ohio County Family Care, has 24 years of experience in Remote Patient Monitoring and Chronic Care Management and Chronic Care Management, ensuring her patients receive comprehensive and effective care.

Together, the presenters will unpack best practices for advancing community health and addressing inequities in access to care, economic opportunity and education.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, October 10, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT

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Webinar: Advancing Value-Based Care Reimbursements with Population Health Technology, October 9

September 18, 2024

Webinar: Advancing Value-Based Care Reimbursements with Population Health Technology, October 9

In this session, Matt West, Vice President of Population Health Solutions at i2i Population Health, will explore how a population health platform can address some of the most significant challenges facing rural healthcare providers today.

Matt brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare technology and will demonstrate how innovative solutions can:

  • streamline manual reporting
  • increase reimbursement revenues and
  • effectively manage ACO/HIE data

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand key challenges
  • Explore innovative solutions
  • Enhance organizational participation

This webinar is an opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical strategies that can help your organization thrive in the Value-Based Care landscape.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, October 9, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT

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Webinar: Improving Safety and Cutting Costs in Rural Hospitals with Automated Dispensing Systems, October 1

September 18, 2024

Webinar: Improving Safety and Cutting Costs in Rural Hospitals with Automated Dispensing Systems, October 1

In this two-part webinar series, discover how Automated Dispensing Systems (ADS) can significantly:

  • Enhance patient safety
  • Prevent drug diversion
  • Improve financial outcomes in rural hospitals

Jeremy Garrett, DPh, director of Pharmacy Services at Weatherford Regional Hospital, and Susan Ritter, DPh, Owner/Manager of Quality Rx Consulting, bring their extensive expertise to demonstrate the real-world impact of ADS on rural healthcare.

Part 1:

  • Enhance Patient Safety
  • See how ADS technology reduces medication errors, safeguarding patients with real-time monitoring.
  • Prevent Drug Diversion
  • Learn effective strategies to combat drug diversion, a critical issue in hospital pharmacies.

Part 2:

  • Optimize Operations
  • Discover how integrating ADS with EHRs improves inventory control and billing accuracy, crucial for rural hospitals.
  • Achieve Cost Savings
  • Understand how streamlining your pharmacy operations with ADS can lead to substantial financial improvements, helping you do more with limited resources.

Consider joining this webinar to gain practical insights from experts who have successfully implemented ADS in rural settings, ensuring your hospital stays ahead in safety, efficiency, and cost management.

Cost: Free

When:

Part 1 – Tuesday, October 1, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT

Part 2 – Tuesday, October 8, 1:00 -2:00 p.m. CT

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NRHA Webinars on CEO, CMO, CNO Certification Programs

August 29, 2024

NRHA Webinars on CEO, CMO, CNO Certification Programs

“Elevate Your Leadership: NRHA’s Rural Hospital CEO & CMO Certification Programs”

When: Wednesday, September 5, 1:00 p.m. CT

Join a National Rural Health Association (NRHA) webinar and learn how to elevate your leadership through NRHA’s CEO and CMO certification programs.

Learn to enhance financial management skills, streamline operational efficiency and more.

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“Elevate Your Nursing Leadership: NRHA’s Rural Hospital CNO Certification Program”

When: Wednesday, September 11, 2:00 p.m. CT

Join this webinar to learn how to elevate your nursing leadership through the NRHA CNO Certification Program.

Enhance your leadership capabilities with this program designed by rural hospital CNOs for rural hospital CNOs.

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Rural Leaders See Hospitals Closing Without Robust Broadband

August 29, 2024

Rural Leaders See Hospitals Closing Without Robust Broadband

Rural representatives at the federal level have raised concerns regarding the role of inadequate broadband access in the closure of rural hospitals.

Additionally, health care bankruptcies are down but financial challenges remain, and academic systems are stepping up to acquire rural and community hospitals and smaller health systems that are struggling to push their operating margins back into the black.

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